Association of the built environment and neighborhood resources with obesity-related health behaviors in older veterans with hypertension

Abstract: The objective is to evaluate the association of the built environment and neighborhood resources with exercise, diet, and body mass index (BMI). Person-level data were …

Social isolation among older veterans: findings from the National Health and Aging Trends Study

Abstract: Objectives: Social isolation is a critical public health issue that affects multiple domains of well-being among older adults, but little is known about social isolation …

Association of remote traumatic brain injury and military employment with late-life trajectories of depressive symptom severity

Abstract: Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and military service are common lifetime exposures among current older adults that may affect late-life mental health. The …

Aged Veterans Fund evaluative report

Abstract:This evaluative report examines the Aged Veterans Fund—a £30 million initiative delivered between 2016 and 2017—to address the wellbeing, social care, and health …

Preference Consistency: Veteran and Non-Veteran Nursing Home Resident Self-Reported Preferences for Everyday Living

Understanding patient preferences is core to person-centered care. The consistency of everyday preference reporting was assessed comparing responses of Veteran (VA) and non-VA …

Evidence of poorer life-course mental health outcomes among veterans of the Korean War cohort

Abstract: Objective: Comparing the outcomes of veterans who served in Korea and those who served elsewhere, we examined the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), …

The experiences of place: Veterans with dementia making meaning of their environments

Little research has examined how older veterans view the long-term care facility as place and how they make meaning of their experiences within specific places. This study examined …